Dehcho First Nations Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation Indigenous Leadership Initiative Tides Canada
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Dehcho First Nations Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation Indigenous Leadership Initiative Tides Canada Analysis of the current and future value of Indigenous guardian work in Canada July 2016 About Social Ventures Australia Social Ventures Australia (SVA) works with innovative partners to invest in social change. We help to create better outcomes for disadvantaged Australians by bringing the best of business to the for- purpose sector, and by working with partners to strategically invest capital and expertise. SVA Impact Investing introduces new capital and innovative financial models to help solve entrenched problems. SVA Consulting partners with non-profits, philanthropists, corporations, and governments to strengthen their capabilities and capacity to address pressing social problems. 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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior consent. 1 List of abbreviations AAROM Aboriginal Aquatic Resource Ocean Management DFN Dehcho First Nations GNWT Government of Northwest Territories ILI Indigenous Leadership Initiative IPA Indigenous Protected Area LKDFN Lutsel K’e Dene First Nations NGO Non-Government Organisation NWT CIMP Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program SROI Social Return on Investment SVA Social Ventures Australia WoC Working on Country TK Traditional Knowledge This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior consent. 2 Table of Contents About Social Ventures Australia ............................................................................................................. 1 List of abbreviations ................................................................................................................................ 2 Executive summary ................................................................................................................................. 4 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Project context objectives .............................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Purpose, structure and audience of this report ............................................................................. 5 1.3 Indigenous guardian work ............................................................................................................. 6 1.4 Methodology .................................................................................................................................. 7 2 Outcomes achieved through Indigenous guardian work in Lutsel K’e and the Dehcho region ........... 8 2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 8 2.2 The nature of the change .............................................................................................................. 8 2.3 Description of change .................................................................................................................. 13 3 Comparison of outcomes achieved through Indigenous guardian work in Canada and Australia .... 20 3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 20 3.2 Overview of Indigenous ranger work in Australia ........................................................................ 20 3.3 Comparison of outcomes ............................................................................................................. 20 4 Current and potential future value of Indigenous guardian work in Canada ...................................... 26 4.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 26 4.2 Methodology ................................................................................................................................ 26 4.3 Investment ................................................................................................................................... 27 4.3 Current value of Indigenous guardian work in Lutsel K’e and the Dehcho region ...................... 28 4.4 Calculating the Social Return on Investment (SROI) ratio of Indigenous guardian work in Lutsel K’e and the Dehcho region ................................................................................................................ 29 4.5 Potential future value of Indigenous guardian work in Lutsel K’e and the Dehcho region .......... 30 4.6 Potential future value of Indigenous guardian work if scaled nationally ...................................... 32 5 Key lessons from Australia for growing the impact of Indigenous guardian work in Canada ............ 33 5.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 33 5.2 Key lessons from Australia applied to Canada ............................................................................ 33 6 Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................... 37 Appendices ........................................................................................................................................... 38 A1. Social value principles ................................................................................................................. 38 A2. Project methodology.................................................................................................................... 39 A3. Interview guides .......................................................................................................................... 41 A4. List of interviewees ...................................................................................................................... 43 A5. Stakeholder groups ..................................................................................................................... 44 A6. Valuation techniques ................................................................................................................... 46 A7. Value by outcome and by scenario over the period of investment ............................................. 47 This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior consent. 3 Executive summary In Lutsel K’e and the Dehcho region, First Nations are establishing Indigenous guardian programs to not only care for land and water but also to secure the Dene way of life for generations to come. These programs provide opportunities for Dene people to deepen their connection with their culture, land, and water while engaging in meaningful employment that values traditional knowledge and supports them ‘to be Dene, to be who they are.’ Guardian work is seen as part of a broader vision where practicing and strengthening indigenous culture creates sustainable livelihoods and opportunities for communities to share their culture, land, and water with other Canadians. An estimated $11.1 million in social, economic, cultural, and environmental value has been generated for a broad range of stakeholders over an 8-year period. The value created for stakeholders exceeded the investment. Social Return on Investment Indigenous guardian work in Lutsel K’e and the Dehcho region has delivered a social return on investment (SROI) ratio of 2.5:1 based on the investment in operations between FY09-16. That is, for every $1 invested, approximately $2.5 of social, economic, cultural, and environmental value has been created for stakeholders. Increased investment in the capacity of these programs, such as year-round work and training, should result in an improved return on investment. Base case Scenario 1: Scenario 2: Year-round work Scenario 1 & training Investment ($) 4,517,028 8,644,961 8,676,961 Value created ($) 11,079,895 25,536,866 32,075,398 SROI ratio 2.5:1 3:1 3.7:1 Table E.1 – Investment, value created, and SROI ratio for base case and scenarios In addition, an investment in building a diversified ‘conservation economy’ through the